Silver mounted badek for coments

RhysMichael · 24th April 2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

as we are transliterating a word from a non western language into a western phonetic alphabet, all of them are valid, as would other spellings with the same sound...even amongst native english speakers from differing countries, ie. USA, UK, Australia & NZ, the pronunciation of vowels, AEIOU (& sometimes Y) has drifted. i personally prefer 'badek' for my similar but lesser one ('badik' is used by buttin on the forum's sister Reference Site ) the 'badek' i was sold by a malaysian dealer was spelled 'badek' in his ads for it. (not this one tho)

A very good point on the naming, how we see it written is often westernized. The other thing to remember is that there are a number of different peoples living close to each other each with thier own dialects in this part of the world. The name for the same blade would be differerent in Gayo than Alas, still different in Sumatran. Batak etc. this particular one is listed as Badek, Bade, Badee, Badi, Badi Badi, Badik, Badik Badik and Badit in "Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipeligo.

A. G. Maisey · 25th April 2008, 12:33 AM

In Jawa this type of dagger is named "badhik"; badik is acceptable.

The type of silver work on the one under discussion appears to be exactly the same type of work that is currently used to make pendok and other silver items in Jogja and surrounds. This is done by first fabricating the form, then filling it with wax and applying the motif by hammering with different types of punches.When the work is finished the wax is removed by boiling the pendok. During the work process the pendok is held firm in a bed of hard wax.

I understand that the Dutch introduced this silver working technique in the 19th century.

The photos with this post are of two badhik in my possession. According to Javanese people with whom I have spoken and who have some knowledge in this field, these two badhik are of Javanese origin.

Mark · 25th April 2008, 02:55 PM

Interesting information on the manufacturing technique. It is almost exactly the same as is used in Burma, No. Thailand and Laos to make repouseed silver. Instead of wax a heavy resin is used. The work is don in stages, between which the resin is melted and re-set to make room for the next level of detail. I wonder if that technique has a Dutch origin as well, though it would be surprising that it would reach that far north, essentially leap-frogging a large area in between.

25th April 2008, 12:33 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,044	In Jawa this type of dagger is named "badhik"; badik is acceptable. The type of silver work on the one under discussion appears to be exactly the same type of work that is currently used to make pendok and other silver items in Jogja and surrounds. This is done by first fabricating the form, then filling it with wax and applying the motif by hammering with different types of punches.When the work is finished the wax is removed by boiling the pendok. During the work process the pendok is held firm in a bed of hard wax. I understand that the Dutch introduced this silver working technique in the 19th century. The photos with this post are of two badhik in my possession. According to Javanese people with whom I have spoken and who have some knowledge in this field, these two badhik are of Javanese origin. Attached Images

25th April 2008, 02:55 PM	#3
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Interesting information on the manufacturing technique. It is almost exactly the same as is used in Burma, No. Thailand and Laos to make repouseed silver. Instead of wax a heavy resin is used. The work is don in stages, between which the resin is melted and re-set to make room for the next level of detail. I wonder if that technique has a Dutch origin as well, though it would be surprising that it would reach that far north, essentially leap-frogging a large area in between.